Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. A self-taught musician, composer and song writer, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything he does. Always direct and unafraid to speak his mind, his song writing has been praised for its surgical clarity. He cites his major influence as Anon. On stage Chris has the air of a craftsman who no longer needs to be precious about his art. Without any apparent effort he reaches deep into an enviable repertoire of songs before revealing another gem.

Join Noisy Oyster Theatre Co in the open air of The Secret Garden at The Falcon Hotel Dangerous Dave, infinitely more 'daft' than 'dangerous' and his ridiculous sidekick 'Herbert Lemon' present some of the most mind bendingly silly stunts ever performed... ever... Marvel as this miniature superhero fights his way out of a wet paper bag .... climbs the slippery pole of peril to plunge into a domestic food processor .... escapes from the pickled egg jar of DOOM .... and becomes the fearless inhuman Cannon Ball!! "Dangerous Dave has got to be one of the Zaniest, Funniest, family shows I have seen in a long time" - Natalie Kidman - Black Country Touring. "Transcends the boundary between adult and kids entertainment - fantastic!" - Glenn Tilbrook. Dangerous Dave appeared on CBBC "The Slammer" July 2014 Ideal for 6yrs+. Duration : 45 minutes. Public car parks and on street parking are available close to the venue. Disabled parking spaces available at The Falcon. High quality bar and food available at The Falcon (so please don't bring your own alcohol/food to this event) Bring some cash for the raffle to support a local good cause. Tickets also available (cash/cards) via Bude T.I.C. Tickets also available (cash only) via Bude shops: - The Seventh Wave Gallery - Spencer Thorn Bookshop North Coast Arts is based in Bude, Cornwall and is supported by Norton Barton Artisan Food Village. North Coast Arts promotes an exciting menu of high quality arts events around the North Coast of Cornwall, at a range of lovely open-air and indoor venues. This performance is one of 45 professional Open Air and indoor Theatre & Music events taking place in 2025 For details of other North Coast Arts events in North Cornwall, or to become a 'Friend' of North Coast Arts (£free!) visit www.northcoastarts.co.uk Info: [email protected] - Richard Wolfenden-Brown 01288 356537 Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Open-Air Theatre Festival: Tickets: Unless sold out in advance, tickets are also available on the gate (cash only). People with access needs are welcome to a free ticket for their carer/assistant. Please email Richard via [email protected] to arrange the free ticket. Every 11th ticket is free for group bookings. Book via [email protected] Most performances last approx 2 hours with a 20 minute interval Minimum ages are advisory only. Please use your discretion. Seating: No seating is provided. Please bring seating and/or blankets, An area for people on blankets is reserved at the front. If you wish to be socially distanced please sit towards the rear or sides of the audience area Performances start at the stated time so please arrive in good time to take your seats Dogs: Well behaved dogs are welcome. No barking! Refreshments: Please support the catering at the venues and dont bring your own alcohol to licenced venues. Ebbingford Manor: Friends of Bude Seapool will provide hot drinks, cakes, snacks, bar. . The Castle Lawn Bude: Teas/snacks/ices. Pre-order picnic boxes from Cafe Limelight. Call 01288 357300 or email [email protected] Norton Barton Artisan Food Village: High quality bar available. Weather: Performances continue regardless of the weather. Be prepared. There are no indoor alternatives in case of bad weather. In the event of electrical storm, tickets will be exchanged for another date. The following may be useful: A torch, insect repellent, an umbrella (or sunshade!) Access: Most venues have level access, adjacent parking and accessible toilet facilities. For specific access information please email the box office on [email protected]

Fifi la Mer & Oliver Wilby present: Let us take you to Paris ... Shut your eyes and you will be transported to Paris where you will hear a selection of French music including works from Edith Piaf, Charles Trennet, Django Reinhardt and Serge Gainsbourg. Along the way you will hear tales of life in Paris throughout the golden era of French music. You will listen to a slice of the French repertoire spanning a century; a performance of their unique arrangements.. Brace yourself for an exiting and charismatic performance. Fifi and Oliver have been touring the country with their unique show. You may have seen them with their quintet Oh la la who have recently appeared at their sell-out show at Ronnie Scott's and Theatres and Arts centres across the country. Oliver regularly performs with the Pasadena roof orchestra, Syd Lawrence Orchestra, Ray Gelato, and the BBC big band. To enjoy a pre-show cabaret seated 2-course French meal available @ £28per person from 6.30pm please book direct with The Falcon Hotel: Breakwater Road, Town Centre, Bude EX23 8SD · 01288 352005 You can book a table for up to ten diners. Non diners welcome for the music only at 8.30pm. High quality bar/food/accomodation available for all. Unreserved seating available for non-diners Stay for the weekend - 15% reduction on rooms at The Falcon - and enjoy Andy Fairweather Low at The Parkhouse Centre the night after! See North Coast Arts website for details. Bude Twinning Association and other regional Twinning Associations are warmly welcome for this special event. There will be a cash raffle to support Bude Twinning Association and £1 from each ticket will be donated to the association.

North Coast Arts has teamed up with Off The Kerb Productions to present a brand new Stand-up Comedy Club! Your chance to catch the best comedy talent in a club environment! From Arts Centres to Arenas, Off The Kerb Productions have been bringing the best stand-up comedy to the UK and beyond for over 40 years. They have 22 Comedy Clubs in cities across the UK. so North Coast Arts is delighted to welcome their latest Comedy Club to The Falcon Hotel, right here in Bude! Off The Kerb shows are renowned for their superb lineups, showcasing exciting up-and-coming talent along with established names on the UK comedy circuit. 'Our aim is to bring the next generation of hilarious talent to venues - we love the buzz of when audiences come away from a gig with a new favourite comic that they didnt know before a show.' The format is simple: you, your friends and the company of three hilarious comics from the UK circuit. the perfect recipe for a top night out! Bring a group of 6 and enjoy group price tickets. line up subject to change but as you don't know who is coming anyway - you don't need to worry too much about that..... Unreserved seating. Bar/restaurant/bar snacks/accommodation available. 18yrs + Cash raffle to support a local good cause. Tickets also available at face value (no 8% booking fee) via Bude T.I.C., Spencer Thorn Bookshop and The Seventh Wave Gallery

Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west country's award-winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands. With a professional career of over 36 years, Phil has a great deal of material to draw on for his solo appearances, which are an eclectic mix of traditional tunes, covers of Springsteen or The Hollies, together with his own compositions and songs from his contemporaries. All are songs and music of memory and significance sung in the subtle and melodic Phil Beer style and interjected with musings and amusings to an almost personal audience. It is a treat of past and current favourites from one of the most popular musicians on the acoustic circuit. + Support: Ezmay Grace Described as folk reimagined, Ezmay Grace blends traditional folk with a modern acoustic vibe to create a sound that's both timeless and fresh. She has built a solid reputation as both songwriter and performer in the South West music scene and is an artist carving her own path in contemporary folk music. High quality bar/restaurant/accom available here at The Falcon Hotel. Make a night of it and enjoy Valentine's Night. Contact The Falcon Hotel to book tables for pre-music meals. Tickets also available at face value (with no 8% booking fee) from Bude T.I.C., Spencer Thorn Bookshop and the Seventh Wave Gallery in Bude

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with literature’s most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf! Living in exile in the Deep Dark Wood, he parties and plays rock music every night with his cronies, far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville. But whatever happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Did the Three Little Pigs go on to have a successful music career? And is the Wolf really as bad as he seems? Following the success of their 2024 production of The Secret Garden, The Plandits are back on the road with this brand-new show bursting with live music, silliness and laughs for the whole family.

Ruggedly durable and timeless, the Blues is perhaps more popular today than it has ever been. Young musicians still cut their teeth on its enticing, 12-bar appeal, but its real rewards, true virtuosity, poise and knowledge, only come with age. Founder members of The Blues Band, Paul Jones and Dave Kelly's tangled and colourful roots go way back into the true undergrowth of the tradition. As well as their own original material, they not only know and perform the work of the greats, ranging from Howling Wolf, John Lee Hooker through to Sonny Boy Williamson - they actually played alongside them, and enjoyed their friendship. After over a quarter century as presenter of his BBC Radio 2 R&B show, as a thrilling singer and harmonica maestro, what Paul Jones doesnt know about the Blues can be written on a pinhead. The same can be said about Europe's leading bluesman, Dave Kelly. He's played with them all, including legends such as James Burton and Buddy Guy. Superb blues vocals combined with guitar virtuosity have elevated Dave Kelly into the higher echelon of international blues performers, where he truly belongs. A live acoustic set by this dynamic duo is an occasion youll remember. If youre a true Blues fan, everything you need is here. Unreserved seating. Bar/restaurant/bar snacks available. Cash raffle to support a local good cause. Book early for this rare intimate performance by two titans of the Blues. Tickets also available at face value (no 8% booking fee) via Bude T.I.C., Spencer Thorn Bookshop and The Seventh Wave Gallery High quality bar/restaurant and accomodation. Why not treat yourself and make a winter weekend of it Stay over for our NCA Comedy Club on the next night!

Bernie Scott Medium Night In Bude - The Falcoln Hotel Join us for an incredible evening of mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott There is sure to be Laughter and Tears but most of all a feeling of peace, knowing of life continual. You will surely leave wanting more. Bernie's reputation grows vastly daily with her unique mediumship. Amongst the UK's top mediums. A full time working medium for 25 years and has been on tour for many of those, traveling the Uk and overseas. She has built a huge following and ventures into new areas regularly and as she say's "Just to make people happy, which she certainly does. Her mediumship is unique, evidential, and uplifting it will keep you alert in your seats, not wanting to miss out on a message that just could be for you. Reviews -You are the real deal. Is there anything left to say. Thank you - Absolutely blown Away. Amazing woman completely on point with everything. Thank you Classed as Experimental and Entertainment.

Armed only with a chair and a mic, stories, jokes and poetry Henry Normal takes on the world looking for a win-win situation. Henry is a writer, poet, TV and film producer, founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival.